Longhorns' Coaching Search Struggle Is More Evidence That Football Power In Texas Has Shifted To A&M

Two more big names are reportedly not interested in being the
next head football coach the University of Texas and it is
starting to look like the school won't be able to land that
big-name coach that so many Longhorn fans feel the school is
entitled to have.

This is just the latest evidence that Texas A&M has surpassed
the University of Texas as the football powerhouse in the state.

Earlier today, Baylor head coach Art Briles took his name out of
consideration,
releasing a statement saying he has "no desire to pursue
other coaching positions."

Prior to this, Texas was reportedly interested in both Nick Saban
of Alabama and Jimbo Fisher of Florida State. However, both of
those coaches have since signed new contracts with their current
schools, presumably taking them out of consideration.

Meanwhile, Texas A&M was able to keep Kevin Sumlin as their
head coach despite potential overtures from USC and the NFL. The
athletic department is also expected to become the largest
revenue-maker in college football thanks to
record-setting donations in 2013.

On top of that, A&M has commitments from two of the top eight
and 11 of the top 300 high school players in the country
according to ESPN.com's recruiting database. Texas has just
seven of the top 300 and none in the top 75.

When Mack Brown resigned he stated that the program is "being
pulled in different directions," suggesting political
in-fighting. Now the school is struggling to find somebody to
fill what was once considered by many to be the best coaching job
in college football.

Texas has the resources to return to the top. But until the
school fixes the politics and finds the right coach, they are
clearly behind Texas A&M in the football world.